Event Overview
The Cleve Running Festival returns to Cleve, South Australia on 27 September 2026 for its third year. The program centres on three main events: the Cleve Wind Farm Half Marathon (21.1km), the Cleve Rural Traders 10km, and the Mt Millar Wind Farm 5km, with a kids dash also scheduled. Races finish at Cleve Sporting Bodies, with bib pickup offered on the weekend and buses listed for race-morning transport to the starts.
What the Course Demands
Courses are described as running through the Mangalo district and into Cleve, with views across farmland and the Cleve Hills. The half marathon is noted as a straight course that begins in a rural setting before winding through the township toward the finish. Expect a profile that generally feels rolling rather than flat, with pacing likely influenced by changes in gradient as the route transitions from open district roads into town.
Who This Event Suits Best
This event suits runners wanting a community-based race weekend with clear distance choices from 5km through to 21.1km. The 10km and 5km options accommodate both runners and walkers, while the half marathon targets athletes comfortable managing a longer, more demanding course. It also works well for families, with a kids dash held at the Cleve Sporting Bodies as part of the day’s schedule.
